The nurse is finalizing a plan of care for a school-age client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. On which areas should the plan focus to achieve the maximum outcomes for this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Ways to minimize the number of school days missed
B) Identification and referral to community resources
C) Physical activities that limit exposure to injuries
D) Self-management of glucose monitoring and medications
E) Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and actions to take
Answer: B, D, E
Planning for care of children with diabetes depends on the assessment findings. Planning should begin at the time of diagnosis and move forward to prepare the child and the family for self-management of glucose monitoring and medications, signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, and actions to take. Before discharge, the child and the family should be linked to the resources in the community that will support care of the child with diabetes. Minimizing the number of school days missed and activities that limit exposure to injuries are not immediate priorities for this client's plan.
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